Great Books for Preteen Girls

Sometimes it's hard to find a great gift for a preteen girl. Some like toys while others like technology. In this day and time of so many high tech products it's never a bad thing to sit down, take a break and just read a good old book. But what to buy a preteen girl to read? Here are a few of my favorite books for preteen girls.

Anything from American Girl is a great book for preteen girls. All of the American Girl books are very down to earth and helpful to a preteen girl dealing with her everyday life. My preteen has several of the American Girl books and she absolutely loves them and asks for more as soon as she finishes one.

The American Girl books like "The Care and Keeping of You" series deal with your preteen girl's body, body imagine and the changes that their bodies have gone through or will be going through in the years to come. These books can come in handy when you need to discuss puberty with your preteen girl. There are books available about caring for thei bodies, their emotions and even "A Smart Girl's Guide to Sticky Situations", plus many other topics useful to your preteen girl.

Then you have the books about other girls throughout time. For example, the "Samantha" series is all about a nine year old girl named Samantha in 1904 victorian America. There is a whole boxed set of "Samantha" books available. As well as books about Kit, Felicity, Molly, Kirsten and Addy. All are set in different places and times in American history. These books are great at teaching girls that ordinary young girls can rise above their surroundings to be wonderful people and do great things.

Another fabulous book set for preteen girls are the "Little House" books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. All of these books are great for a preteen girl. They show what life was like in the "old days" and show that a girl can survive the hardest of times as long as she has the love and support of her family. These books are recommended for ages 9-12 years old but I still enjoy reading these when I get the opportunity. My preteen daughter is just now getting into these books and I love the excitement that she shows when she tells me what's going on in the book she's ready.

"The Chronicles of Narnia" is another great book set for preteen girls. They are recommended for ages 4-8 but I believe they are more for 8 and up. In my expereince there is no way that a four year old would understand anything in this book set. Therefore, I think these books are better suited for preteens. I loved "The Chronicles of Narnia" as a preteen. They are exciting and mysterious books. There's nothing like a little fantasty in a girl's life at the end of a busy day.

The next book that I think is great for preteen girls is "The Secret Garden". This is a timeless book for all ages. There isn't a girl around who hasn't wished that she has a secret place to go and be alone with her thoughts. This book can be her secret place. She'll get lost in the adventures that young Mary partake in throughout this wonderful book. "The Secret Garden" is recommended for ages 9-12.

The next book for preteen girls is "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm". This book is about the adventures that 10 year old Rebecca partake in after her mother sends her to live with relatives. This book is recommended for ages 6 and up but I would say it's more for ages 9 and up.

The last set of books for preteen girls that I would like to suggest are the "Sweet Valley High" books. I read all of these books are a young girl and loved them all. They were actually my first book set that I just HAD to get and read each and every one of. These books explore the lives of two twin girls name Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield. One twin, Eliziabeth, is a sweet good girl who does everything that is expected of her. While the other twin, Jessica, is rambuctious and sometimes downright cruel to others. These books are recommended for young adults. I would say that they are perfect for preteen girls ages 10 and up.

There are hundreds of fantastic books available for preteen girls. These are only a sampling of the books out there. I have read and my preteen daughter has read or will be reading these very same books. Many of them will definitely stand the test of time. No matter what books you buy for your preteen girl, all that matters is that you are helping to create or support a love of reading in your young girl. Reading a book is one of the very best ways for a girl to pass the time and find a little fun, excitement and adventure to enjoy in her day to day life.